Quality, Health and Safety Manager - Gap Personnel : Job Details

Quality, Health and Safety Manager – Newport

Salary: £45,000 P/A

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working hours: Mon – Fri – 8am-5pm

We are seeking an experienced Quality, Health and Safety Manager to join a manufacturing company based in Newport.

The Role:

The Quality, Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for compliance and delivery of quality and health and safety across the site. The successful candidate will have experience of a similar role in a manufacturing environment.  

Main Duties:

• To lead and maintain compliance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and legislation across the site
• Responsible for the attainment and compliance of relevant Quality and Health and safety accreditations such as ISO 9001 etc.
• Completing and documenting internal risk assessments
• To be responsible for accident and incident investigations and causes
• Carry out internal Health and Safety and Quality internal audits and action any identified outstanding points
• Responsible for maintaining and delivering the companies Quality Management system
• Understanding customer specific needs and requirements to develop effective quality control in the manufacturing processes
• Liaise with customers on any quality related issues
• Liaise with external service providers on quality related issues such as suppliers, contractors etc.
• Produce and monitor effectiveness of internal quality documentation
• To provide training and guidance to colleagues in order to achieve the objectives set out by the Quality, Health and Safety manager
• To identify and implement continuous improvement opportunitues to improve efficiency and introduce new policies and procedures where required
• To integrate within a small team and drive for continuous improvement whilst maintaining a proactive and productive ethos

About You:

• 3 years minimum experience in a Quality and Health and Safety Role
• 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 standard
• Knowledge of the ISO 14001 standard is desirable
• NEBOSH qualified
• Familiarity with COSHH and hazardous material control
• Experience of being customer facing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Consciencious and a keen eye for detail